pathoscribe

Written by Winna Florencia Wongs | Art by Lily Ozaeta The average amount of air pollution last year, according to iQAir, was around PM2.5. In an  article by Kompas.id titled “City Air Pollution,” vehicle emissions, open burning, and seasonal factors are to blame for the poor air quality.  As stated by the World Health Organization Read more

Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Maya Wen Amongst a plethora of skin-related health conditions emerging as of late, eczema is most likely the one that affects the largest demographic, and psoriasis is an extension, albeit a more serious one, of it.  Eczema is a condition in which the patient experiences several dry itchy Read more

Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Lily Ozaeta “I need to lock in!” Most of us correlate “locking in” with the slang term meaning to be focused, but the medical condition, “locked-in syndrome,” has nothing to do with focus at all. Locked-in syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the entire body is paralyzed, save Read more

Written by Hamsini Punukollu | Art by Srivalli Adarapu Sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in the bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues, and fibrous tissues. Around 200,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Understanding sarcoma is crucial for early detection, effective treatment, and improved Read more

Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta There are three things absolutely essential to human survival: food, water, and air. Yet amongst the three, food is almost certainly the most versatile, expansive, and culturally significant. It fuels the body and provides it with vital nutrients, but some foods stand out–some of them are Read more

Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta The average person spends a third of their lifetime sleeping–it is a fundamental activity all humans need to survive. Yet despite it taking up so a large portion of people’s lives, we often fail to completely understand the full complexities and benefits that come with sleep. Read more